American Legion presents awards to students

Sunday

Jul 8, 2012 at 3:15 AM

Bob McKinley reports that Milton's American Legion presented the eight grade, good citizen awards to Jasmine Davis & Mark Levesque in Milton and Meghan Haskell & Jayden McPherson in Sanbornville. Each received an American Legion certificate, medal and a $50 bond in recognition of their outstanding citizenship.

Nute High graduates Kayla Saderlund and Devon Locke were each awarded an American Legion certificates, medals and $250 scholarships for their outstanding citizenship and scholastic accomplishments.

The Legion has a special thanks to Alice and Chris Greenleaf (Soldiers Helpers) and all that lent a hand in packaging items this past weekend for delivery to overseas personnel. McKinley noted that he had been overseas over 65 years ago and still remembered how much it means to know someone at home is thinking of you.

There is no regularly scheduled Legion meetings for the months of July and August.

VFW NEWS

VFW Post 8393 has announced that Sr. Vice Commander in Chief John Hamilton has selected the themes for the essay contests for the 2012/13 year. Voice of Democracy contest, "Is Our Constitution Still Relevant?" For the Patriot's Pen contest the theme is "What I Would Tell America's Founding Fathers".

The NH Audubon's McLane Center, Education Director, Kevin Hall will present "Wings of the Night: Owls & Bats" at the town's beach on Wednesday, July 18 beginning at 10 a.m. There will be a live owl, props and multimedia presentation to help the audience learn how each creature is beneficial to the natural world. Hosted by the Milton Free Public Library (Milton Mills) there is no charge for the program.

SELECTMEN

The selectmen are accepting offers for the Quonset Hut (aka the old Moose Club) located at 865 White Mt Hwy. The hut, approximately 30 plus years old, is in good condition with wooden laminated framing. Most of the interior is done in rough sawn shiplap lumber, again in good condition, with some steel I beams in place for clear span clearance on the first floor.

The hut can be removed by piece and repurposed on another site, or can be demolished and sold for scrap. No reasonable offer refused, site must be cleared within 6 months. Removal to commence with 30 days of acceptance.

Please submit offers to the board of selectmen or drop off at town office no later than 3 pm on July 18. the selectmen reserve the right to reject any and all proposals. Proposals must be good for a minimum of 60 days of opening.

The selectmen are also requesting proposals for roof replacement to be done at the wastewater treatment facility on White Mt Hwy. Roofing may be shingles, or metal. Property will be available for inspection on July 9, 10 & 11. Sealed bids are due no later than 2 pm July 18. Mail proposals to the board of selectmen or hand deliver to the town offices.